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Emigration Canyon metro

Utah · 1,466 residents · 18.222 sq mi
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Emigration Canyon metro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,139. Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 510 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $689,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,466
−26%since 2019
from 1,976 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−26%since 2019
from 108 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+3%since 2019
from 45.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Emigration Canyon metro
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,139
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,663
−2%since 2019
from $68,157 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$689,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $697,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,135
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,459 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
8.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
−3%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,686)
Black2.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(147)
Asian3.7%(73)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score33%(653)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,306)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(51)
Asian2.5%(37)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.7%(230)
Diversity Score
16
−53%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 22.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
47.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

Emigration Canyon metro, Utah has about 1,466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

The typical household in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah earns about $130,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emigration Canyon metro, Utah expensive?

In Emigration Canyon metro, Utah, the median home is worth about $689,400, and the typical rent is about $2,135 a month.

How educated are people in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

About 64.3% of adults age 25 and over in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah?

About 6.9% of people in Emigration Canyon metro, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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